In July 2025, the UK Government published the long-awaited NHS 10-year plan for England. In a Viewpoint, authors identify key obstacles to implementing the plan & propose actions to improve implementation: tinyurl.com/4f8sprc9

Tetanus, although preventable by a highly effective vaccine, continues to cause 30,000-50,000 deaths annually. A recent Seminar explores the current state of tetanus, underscoring the importance of sustained immunisation efforts & improved access to care: spkl.io/63321AtXJW

Triple therapy inhaler reduces risk of severe asthma attacks and improves breathing in people with uncontrolled asthma, trial confirms. Find out more in LancetRespirMed: spkl.io/63320Ato3M

"Safety communication needs to reflect the best available evidence, not outdated or unsupported warnings." Our latest Editorial—'Statin safety: when warnings outlive the evidence'. Read now 👉 spkl.io/63323Atahb

On the cover this week, a major meta-analysis assesses the adverse effects attributed to statin therapy in product labels. 🏷️ The study found that almost all side effects on statin labels are not caused by statins. Read this & more: spkl.io/63327Atvwt

Arterial hypertension affects an estimated 25–30% of adults worldwide. Innovative approaches are needed to improve hypertension care. A new Therapeutics Review explores new drug therapies for hypertension: spkl.io/63322AtTNi

People with obesity at 70% higher risk of serious infection with one in ten infectious disease deaths globally potentially linked to obesity, study suggests. Find out more 👉 spkl.io/63323AtTtt

Online first @thelancet.com: the TRACE-5 phase 3 trial of tenecteplase versus standard medical treatment for ischaemic stroke caused by basilar artery occlusion www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

🚀 Just launched – our new #goldopenaccess journal on medical imaging and theranostics! Learn more about the journal’s mission and explore related content from The Lancet Group today: hubs.li/Q041CgFF0 #medsky @lancetimaging.bsky.social

Want to stay up to date with the latest clinical research & reviews? 📚 Discover The Lancet’s Clinical Resources: spkl.io/63324AsfDu

VEXAS syndrome is a newly discovered multisystemic disease affecting most organs. A Review provides a comprehensive overview of VEXAS syndrome, including the disease's discovery, diagnosis, and treatment: spkl.io/63322AsNa8

📢 Register to join the @ucl.ac.uk Lancet Lecture 2026 with Professor Natalia Kanem. Discover how 'Futurecasting' can help us anticipate and prepare for #GlobalHealth threats, such as climate change and infectious diseases. Register now: hubs.ly/Q03_t-6Q0

"...randomly assigning newborns to not receive the vaccine denies a safe and life-saving intervention to infants in Guinea-Bissau." New World Report by Gilbert Nakweya ⤵️ spkl.io/63325AsFTL

Almost all side effects on statin labels not caused by statins, finds major meta-analysis; authors call for labels to be updated. Find out more 👉 spkl.io/63324AsjHO

The therapeutic landscape for prostate cancer has evolved substantially in the past 5 years, resulting in improved patient outcomes. A Seminar provides an up-to-date overview of the management of prostate cancer at different stages of the disease: spkl.io/63322AsbtC

On the cover, a new Editorial: 'Venezuela: health beyond the political turmoil'. Read this & more in our latest issue: spkl.io/63321AswcS

🚀 Just launched – our new #goldopenaccess journal on medical imaging and theranostics! Learn more about the journal’s mission and explore related content from The Lancet Group today: hubs.li/Q041CgFF0 #medsky

On #WorldCancerDay, stay up to date with the latest oncology content published across The Lancet Group. Explore our Specialty Collection: spkl.io/63327AsDNU

On #WorldCancerDay, four new Reviews—covering haematology, oncology, and child health—highlight how qualitative research can elevate patient voices, inform better policies, and promote equitable care. Find out more 🧵⤵️

The uniqueness of each patient is at the heart of this year’s #WorldCancerDay. 🎧 Louise Chappell and Na’ama Carlin, both cancer survivors, discuss the importance of personalised cancer care and its effect on their bodies and their lives. spkl.io/63328AsBGy

🆕Our Feb issue is live! 📉Articles: #NSCLC, #glioblastoma, #prostatecancer, #oesophagealcancer, and #coloncancer 📰Reviews: International Multidisciplinary Consensus Group for Malignant Spinal Cord Compression AND ReCOG consensus on multiple courses of RT thelancet.com/issue/S1470-...

Expression of Concern—On Jan 20, 2026, The Lancet was contacted with new allegations of integrity concerns about a 2006 Case Report by Koren et al. on morphine poisoning in a breastfed baby. These allegations have been referred for a formal investigation. Read more: tinyurl.com/mpkdzsxw

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) accounts for approx. 50% of all patients with heart failure. A Seminar details the current diagnostic and pharmacological management of patients with HFrEF: spkl.io/63322AS3HC

🆕 AI-enabled stethoscopes show promise for improving diagnosis of cardiovascular conditions, UK trial finds. Find out more: spkl.io/63324AS3BE

Low-dose yellow fever vaccination in infants: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial spkl.io/63320ASJ0i

How does research drive real change? Our new Lancet–Elsevier Foundation Evidence to Impact Award is open for proposals! If your project champions implementation science, health equity and community engagement, apply before Feb 2: spkl.io/63326Aq7Z8

With the upcoming workforce plan and medical training review, the UK government must finally address the issues doctors are facing. But is it willing to do so? Our latest Editorial ➡️ spkl.io/63324ASJsi

"The USA is estimated to have outstanding financial obligations to WHO of US$261 million." On the cover, a new World Report by John Zarocostas discusses the USA's withdrawal from WHO. Read this & more: spkl.io/63322ASyJu

AI-supported mammography screening results in fewer aggressive and advanced breast cancers, finds full results from first randomised controlled trial. Explore the research 👉 tinyurl.com/2cez8ykw

Globally, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the most common chronic liver disease. In @lancetgastrohep.bsky.social, a Review summarises recent breakthroughs and potential future developments: spkl.io/63323Aq7BR

From recent medical breakthroughs to science policy & social commentary: in @thelancet.com Voice Podcast, researchers, policymakers & practitioners unravel stories of groundbreaking health & clinical research, exploring the implications for the health of everyone spkl.io/63328AmJTj

Surgical fixation versus non-surgical care for children with a displaced medial epicondyle fracture of the elbow (the SCIENCE study): a multicentre, randomised controlled, superiority trial and economic evaluation spkl.io/63329Aqg0W

Australia's landmark National Disability Insurance Scheme has helped thousands of disabled people, but its cost has sky-rocketed to unsustainable levels. ✍️ Chris McCall reports: tinyurl.com/jd76m7yw

"What began as an emergency measure during COVID-19 has grown into a statewide initiative towards universal health coverage." New World Report by dineshcsharma—'Bringing home NCD care in Tamil Nadu' spkl.io/63325AUFYV

Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, remains a key global health issue. In a new Seminar, authors provide an update on key public health and clinical aspects of the disease: spkl.io/63321AUcQ7

"The Commission provides a solid foundation not just for internal strengthening of India's health system, but also for advancing its position globally." Our Editorial discusses the new Lancet Commission on a citizen-centred health system for India. Read now: spkl.io/63328AUxQK

Can small changes in physical activity make a major difference? On the cover, a meta-analysis suggests that 5 extra minutes of moderate physical activity a day is associated with a reduction of up to 6% of all deaths in the least active adults. Read this & more 👉 spkl.io/63326AUxjE

"Struck by substantial funding cuts throughout 2025, the global health community stands at a crossroads." A new Comment outlines four key paradigm shifts that could guide the transformation of the global health system: spkl.io/63325AUMj5

🆕 Glucagon-like receptor agonists and next-generation incretin-based medications: metabolic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits spkl.io/63323AUMb5

Our CEO Dr @sanianishtar.bsky.social has issued an urgent call for radical reform of the global health architecture to support the needs of countries: Writing in @thelancet.com, she sets out a framework for reform of global health that focuses on countries, not institutions: bit.ly/3NTo0X4

Excited to announce our new Seminar on Leprosy just published online in @TheLancet! 🌍 This multicontinental collaboration provides an update on key public health & clinical aspects of leprosy @thelancet.com @cudeptofmedicine.bsky.social @cudivofid.bsky.social www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

India stands at a pivotal moment in its journey towards universal health coverage ⚖️ A new Lancet Commission calls for a citizen-centred approach to transform India’s health system & ensure equitable, high-quality care for all: spkl.io/63327AUHbc

Join our webinar on Feb 4, Improving Outcomes for Children with Serious Illness through Applied Qualitative Research Hosted by @stjuderesearch.bsky.social in collaboration with @thelancetoncol.bsky.social@thelancethaem.bsky.social @eclinicalmed.bsky.social stjudeglobal.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Published in @thelancet.com Glucagon-like receptor agonists and next-generation incretin-based medications: metabolic, cardiovascular, and renal benefits www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... #GLP-1 #MedSky #EndoSky #CardioSky #RenalSky

Monday reading: Check out our January issue! This month we have a range of topics from around the world including: ▫️Nicotine Pouch use in GB 🇬🇧 🩵 Cervical Cancer Vaccination in Sweden 🇸🇪 🎲 Gambling behaviours in Italy 🇮🇹 and more: www.thelancet.com/issue/S2468-... #PublicHealth

Our January issue is now online: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Our journal is #OpenAccess, so you are free to explore all of our content. But these hashtags offer a flavour: #influenza #H5N1 #AMR #Bordetella #pertussis #Yaws #Treponema #MDA #Hpylori #SARS-CoV-2 #IDSky #ClinMicro #OA

📢 Call for Abstracts! Submit by June 12, 2026 to present a talk or poster at The #LancetSummit. Join a stellar faculty and explore strategies to prevent type 1, type 2, and gestational #diabetes. View topics & submit: hubs.li/Q03MV1LQ0 📅 Nov 30–Dec 2, 2026 📍 Sitges, Spain

NEW—Taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities, finds most rigorous synthesis of the current evidence to date. The research in context panel is provided below. Read the full paper in @lancetobgyn-wh.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/5yvahwrr

"Without a more detailed understanding of health system emissions, progress on reducing the carbon footprint of health systems risks stalling." ➡️ Enter The Lancet MedZero—a new, open-access, global database launching in 2026. Find out more: tinyurl.com/y7er9yyy

The three major global threats to population health are non-communicable diseases (#NCDs), infectious disease outbreaks, and environmental degradation. A recent Lancet Commission provides a set of priority recommendations to address these threats. Read now 👉 spkl.io/63329AoZ5c